Category Archives: Bible commentary

I’m writing this installment of my blog for you to read on Sunday, so I thought since you’ll have your Bible out anyway (you will be going to church, right?) I could duck-out on doing the mp3 recording and let … Continue reading →

If you’d like to listen to this section of Scripture, you can download it at files.me.com/parklinscomb/c0ytxp.mp3. Among the good kings of Judah, Jehoshaphat was right up near the top. But things went south in a big hurry. That’s the story in … Continue reading →

I’m trying something new today: reading the section of Scripture that we’ll look at today. You can download an mp3 on 2 Chron. 17-19 to listen here: files.me.com/parklinscomb/mrm3w6.mp3. Please let me know in the comments below, if you find this helpful. … Continue reading →

You know, one of the best ways to be sure that our lives will turn out well in the long run is to do the right thing — not the “right things” as in making the “right” investments, making sure … Continue reading →

Today’s reading is — once again — about the division of Israel after the death of Solomon. It’s a story with a lot of things stirring in the mix of history, and its glance behind the curtain of what is … Continue reading →

Today’s reading revolves around the glorious beginnings of Solomon’s reign, beginning with God’s glorious acceptance of the Temple built for Him. When God moves in — The Temple was finished, and Solomon’s prayer had been offered — but would God … Continue reading →

I hope your weekend — especially your Lord’s Day — was a good one. I hope your spirit was lifted and your were given the courage and direction for the week ahead. Our reading today looks at the official dedication … Continue reading →

Well, if you’re reading this post, I guess you didn’t “make the cut” for the rapture that according to some folks, who apparently didn’t quite understand Matt 24:36 very well, God was supposed to precede the end of the world … Continue reading →

How’d you like all those tongue-twisting names in our reading today? Yeah, I know more lists of names. Why? The same reason for the genealogies — setting history in a context of family. But there’s something more here than just … Continue reading →